The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?
Showing posts with label Pickle Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pickle Fork. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Floral Lace by Lunt

A relatively "new" pattern, Floral Lace was introduced by Lunt in 1967. Also, as an aside to give one an idea of the life of a pattern. This pattern was only produced from 1967 to 1997.


Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)


Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (HH) (6 1/4 inches)



Olive/ Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)






Monday, September 14, 2020

English Rose by Durgin

Durgin's Enlgish Rose pattern only dates back to 1955. However, it is the same pattern as Alvin's and Gorham's Cambridge pattern that dates back 1899.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)
Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Iced Tea Spoon

Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Sugar Spoon

Dinner Knife (HH) (9 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Modern Hollow Knife


Friday, July 26, 2019

Trilogy by Gorham

Another "Newer" Gorham pattern, Trilogy was introduced in 1969.

Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)



Pickle Fork (6 inches)



Cheese Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

Friday, August 24, 2018

Sea Sculpture by Gorham

A relatively new pattern, Gorham introduced Sea Sculpture in 1986.

Ice Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)



Butter Knife - HH (7 inches)



Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Pastry Server (11 5/8 inches)




Monday, May 21, 2018

Rembrandt By Wallace

These are some examples of Rembrandt by Wallace, introduced in 1938.

Pastry Server (9 1/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 inches)



Large Berry Spoon (9 inches)


Short Handle Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Friday, April 6, 2018

El Greco by Reed and Barton

In 1972, Reed and Barton introduced their El Greco pattern.
                        

Cream Soup Spoon (6 inches)



Short Handled Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon ( 4 7/8 inches)

Monday, December 18, 2017

Colfax by Durgin-Gorham

Colfax was introduced by Gorham in 1922. If you notice you can see a design starting at the bottom of the terminal running down the stem.

Cream Soup Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)



Short Pickle Fork (5  5/8 inches)



Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)

Monday, July 17, 2017

Chased Romantique by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Chased Romantique pattern in 1936. The pattern was designed by F. Russell Woodward Do not confuse this with their regular "Chase" pattern that was introduced earlier in 1933. Woodward also designed Rochambeau for Watson in 1919.


Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/4 inches)



Old Style Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Friday, September 20, 2013

Essex by Towle

What a lovely solid looking pattern. Essex was introduced by Towle in 1890. The terminal has a motif of scrolls, the stem is slim and delicate, leading into a beautiful shoulder on the different pieces.

Sugar Spoon  (5 7/8 inches)




Old Style Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Cream Ladle  (5 inches)





Monday, May 3, 2010

Princess by Stieff

Introduced in 1915. From the 1920's catalog - "Inspired by the beauty of a bride's bouquet, a Stieff designer brought forth the "Princess" Pattern a tribute to the "Princess Royal" - the American Bride." A truly beautiful pattern.

(Pickle Fork 5 3/4 inches)

Pickle Fork

(French Hollow Knife with Bolster 8 7/8 inches)





(Fruit Serving Spoon 9 1/4 inches)